About DSM 4 Equity
The DSM 4 Equity Collective was formed as an initiative of Capital Crossroads in February 2021 to elevate Central Iowa’s commitment to equity by creating and implementing sustainable cross-sector action that drives measurable shifts in policy, systems, and practice. The Collective was comprised of a broad range of stakeholders purposely selected to engage in the development of a measurement tool that seeks to ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive outcomes across the community.
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Mission: Elevate Central Iowa’s commitment to racial equity by creating and implementing sustainable cross-sector action that drives measurable shifts in policy, systems, and practice.
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Objective: Create an active master plan that includes measurable outcomes, policy recommendations, and action steps for all businesses, councils, organizations, and jurisdictions.
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Goals:
Comprehensive data collection and public accountability
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Centralize data collection efforts.
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Make comprehensive data available to the public.
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Create accountability for our community and show areas of focus.
Supporting employers to improve organizational equity.
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Used Organizational Equity Practices Assessment (OEPA) survey information, identify tangible strategies to improve.
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Created playbooks to support employers. Read the Playbooks here.
About Capital Crossroads
Capital Crossroads is a collaboration of regional organizations, leaders, and residents to develop a focused, ambitious, and sustainable roadmap for Central Iowa. It serves as a forum to connect diverse stakeholders and unite their efforts. Learn more about Capital Crossroads here.
Sponsors of DSM 4 Equity
We are grateful to the organizations that invested in the DSM USA 4 Equity Collective, including the Organizational Equity Practices Assessment and the data dashboard (coming in 2023). Thank you for your support of equity in Central Iowa.
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Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
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Greater Des Moines Partnership
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Kum & Go
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MercyOne
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Polk County
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United Way of Central Iowa
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Wells Fargo
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The DSM 4 Equity Collective extends special thank you to Kum & Go for donating staff time to develop and design the DSM 4 Equity website to ensure there is a dynamic place for the community to access equity resources. The Collective also thanks Kuma Roberts and Arrowhead Consulting for their leadership and support throughout the journey.